Solawa

Type of Art:  Music

Date: Sept 22nd  @ 8pm

  Sept 23rd  @ 7pm

Location: Company House

Hailing from Montreal – Solawa is a band composed of five incredibly talented, multi-dimensional artists. The music takes you away with a crisp, colourful multi dimensional sound. With something for everyone they perform in Plains Cree, French, Spanish and English. Together they bridge their musical and cultural universes and bring you – Solawa.

Moe Clark is a Métis multidisciplinary artist who specializes in vocals and spoken word. Éveline Grégoire-Rousseau is a harpist and singer who is always working on new, exciting projects. Damian Nisenson is a composer, singer, and saxophonist – who is heavily inspired by Jewish, Argentinian and Jazz music. Jean Félix Mailloux is a double bassist who is inspired by various genres from Jazz to World music. Ziya Tabassian is an Iranian percussionist who specializes in Baroque, Persian and Mediterranean music.

5 artists. 4 languages. 1 band. Bridging different musical cultures and universes – Prismatic is honoured to bring you a band that showcases the richness and true diversity of contemporary Canada.

Personnel: Moe Clark (vocals), Éveline Grégoire-Rousseau (harp and vocals), Damian Nisenson (sax, guitar, vocals), Jean Félix Mailloux (bass and vocals), Ziya Tabassian (percussions and vocals)

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